A1.2.3.1.1 Calculate and/or interpret the range, quartiles, and interquartile range of data.
The daily high temperatures, in degrees Fahrenheit (°F), of a town are recorded for one year. The median high temperature is 62°F. The interquartile range of high temperatures is 32. Which is most likely to be true?
A.Approximately 25% of the days had a high temperature less than 30°F.B.Approximately 25% of the days had a high temperature greater than 62°F.C.Approximately 50% of the days had a high temperature greater than 62°F.D.Approximately 75% of the days had a high temperature less than 94°F.Answer: C
A1.2.3.1 - Use measures of dispersion to describe a set of data.
Key Vocabulary: Range, Quartiles, Interquartile Range
A1.2.3.1.1 Calculate and/or interpret the range, quartiles, and interquartile range of data.
The daily high temperatures, in degrees Fahrenheit (°F), of a town are recorded for one year. The median high temperature is 62°F. The interquartile range of high temperatures is 32. Which is most likely to be true?A.Approximately 25% of the days had a high temperature less than 30°F.B.Approximately 25% of the days had a high temperature greater than 62°F.C.Approximately 50% of the days had a high temperature greater than 62°F.D.Approximately 75% of the days had a high temperature less than 94°F.Answer: C
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